Election

Supreme Court Considers Limits on Voting Rights Enforcement by Individuals

SMGN Publishing August 6, 2025

Citizens’ Role in Defending Electoral Rights In 1992, Otis Wilson, a resident of Louisiana, filed a lawsuit after years without Black representation on St. Francisville’s town council. The at-large voting system used in the city diluted the power of Black voters. His legal action, grounded in Section 2 of the

Report Shows Noncitizen Voting in U.S. Elections Remains Rare and Uncoordinated

SMGN Publishing July 30, 2025

State Investigations Reveal Minimal Instances of Ineligible Ballots More than six months into President Trump’s second term, efforts by states to detect illegal voting by non-U.S. citizens in the 2024 elections have revealed very few confirmed cases. Despite early warnings about widespread noncitizen interference, recent findings indicate that such incidents

Buttigieg Urges Democrats to Redefine Their Path After Trump Era

SMGN Publishing July 28, 2025

Challenging the Status Quo and Advocating Institutional Reform In a recent interview, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argued that the Democratic Party should not aim to restore the pre-Trump governmental order. In his view, returning to the previous status quo is neither realistic nor desirable. Buttigieg suggested that the party’s

Trump Visits Scotland Amid Renewed Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties

SMGN Publishing July 25, 2025

Former president balances diplomatic meetings and personal engagements Former U.S. President Donald Trump is traveling to Scotland on Friday for a four-day trip that blends official duties with personal time. His itinerary includes meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney. Trump and Starmer are

Trump pushes back as Republicans seek more transparency in Epstein case

SMGN Publishing July 16, 2025

GOP lawmakers demand release of DOJ documents related to Epstein investigation Former President Donald Trump has responded critically to calls from within his own party for greater transparency in the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The renewed scrutiny follows the department’s decision not to release additional

Trump Observes Failed Assassination Anniversary at FIFA Club World Cup Final

SMGN Publishing July 14, 2025

Former president attends Chelsea vs. PSG match at MetLife Stadium Former U.S. President Donald Trump commemorated the first anniversary of a failed assassination attempt on Sunday while attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match, in which Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain

Media Giants Yield to Trump Pressure Amid Settlement Over “60 Minutes” Lawsuit

SMGN Publishing July 2, 2025

Landmark Settlement Signals Media Retreat Paramount Global, owner of CBS, quietly resolved President Trump’s private lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview, drawing attention to media compliance with executive pressures. This settlement, reportedly worth $16 million, was formally announced on Tuesday, easing the path for a proposed merger with Skydance Media—with FCC

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Primary with Progressive Agenda

SMGN Publishing June 25, 2025

New York City, June 2025 – State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is emerging as the likely Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, following a strong showing in the city’s ranked-choice primary. With 93% of precincts reporting, Mamdani leads with 44% of the vote, ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo,

“In Two Weeks”: A Familiar Timeline in Trump’s Political Promises

SMGN Publishing June 20, 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently used a two-week deadline to signal upcoming decisions or announcements on a wide range of issues. Over time, this timeline has often resulted in delays, shifting priorities, or lack of follow-through. A recurring pattern Former President Donald Trump recently stated that he would

Trump escalates remarks on Iran amid growing regional tensions

SMGN Publishing June 18, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has intensified his comments on Iran, posting a message on social media directed at Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In his statement, Trump claimed the U.S. has “complete and total control of the skies over Iran” and indicated knowledge of the leader’s location, although he

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DOJ Releases New Epstein Files Referencing Trump

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,

The Choral Uses Music to Unite a British Town During World War I

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Set to Resume for Millions of Borrowers in 2026

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the